Wilson Piazza facts for kids
Piazza with Brazil in 1970
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| Full name | Wilson da Silva Piazza | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 25 February 1943 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ribeirão das Neves, Brazil | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre Back / Midfielder | |||||||||||||||
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| Renascença | ||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1961–1963 | Renascença | |||||||||||||||
| 1963–1979 | Cruzeiro | 566 | (40) | |||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1967–1975 | Brazil | 51 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||||||||
Wilson da Silva Piazza, born on February 25, 1943, is a famous Brazilian football player. He used to play as a defensive midfielder (a player who helps protect the defense) or a centre-back (a defender in the middle). Piazza is especially known for his time with the Cruzeiro E.C. team and the Brazil national team. He was a very important member of the Brazilian team that won the FIFA World Cup in 1970. He also helped his club team, Cruzeiro, win the Copa Libertadores in 1976.
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Playing for Brazil
Piazza played many games for the Brazil national team. He appeared in 51 matches between 1967 and 1975. He represented his country in two major tournaments: the 1970 and 1974 World Cups.
World Cup Champion
In the 1970 World Cup, Piazza played in six games. This included the exciting final match where Brazil won 4–1 against Italy. Winning the World Cup is one of the biggest achievements for any football player.
Club Success
Wilson Piazza spent most of his club career playing for Cruzeiro E.C. in Brazil. He was a key player for them for many years, from 1963 to 1979.
Trophies with Cruzeiro
Piazza helped Cruzeiro win several important titles:
- The Taça Brasil in 1966.
- The Copa Libertadores in 1976. This is a very important club competition in South America.
- Many Campeonato Mineiro titles, which is a state championship. He won it in 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, and 1977.
Awards and Recognition
Besides team trophies, Wilson Piazza also received individual awards for his great playing skills.
- He won the Brazilian Silver Ball award in 1972. This award recognizes the best players in the Brazilian league.
See also
In Spanish: Piazza para niños
